Black America is facing a financial crisis that goes far beyond income. Dr. Wes Bellamy joins Anthony O’Neal to unpack the troubling data surrounding Black unemployment, education, savings, earnings and homeownership. With the median savings for Black men sitting at just $2,200, one emergency could wipe out everything. Anthony and Dr. Bellamy discuss why Black men and women need each other financially, what is driving young Black men away from education and employment, and how discipline, strategy and ownership can create a different future. They also confront the online narratives discouraging homeownership and explain why protecting assets, increasing earning power and building together are essential to creating financial freedom for the next generation. Download and read Dr. Wes Bellamy’s report: The Economic State of Black Men and Boys in the United States https://www.vsu.edu/files/docs/history/economic-state-of-black-men-and-boys.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com KEY POINTS QUOTES “Brother, you got to figure out a way to be able to be sustained, and then how to thrive even in the midst of this chaos.” – Dr. Wes Bellamy “The quickest way for us to devalue ourselves is to give away our financial pathways to freedom.” – Dr. Wes Bellamy GUEST RESOURCES Dr. Wes Bellamy IG | https://www.instagram.com/dr.wesbellamy/ Take the free Freedom Score™ assessment and find out exactly where you are: anthonyoneal.com/freedomscore ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ ABOUT ANTHONY ONEAL: Anthony O'Neal is a nationally bestselling author, speaker, and host of The Table with Anthony O'Neal. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance & Banking and is a professor of Consumer Economics at Virginia Union University. Since 2014, he's helped millions of people get out of debt, build wealth, and break generational poverty. His mission is to help you maximize your income, eliminate debt, and create a life of freedom and legacy. 📅 BOOK ANTHONY TO SPEAK AT YOUR EVENT: bookings@anthonyoneal.com 🤝 SPONSOR THE TABLE PODCAST: partnerships@anthonyoneal.com Connect With Anthony: 👉 Website: https://www.anthonyoneal.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anthonyoneal 🎵 TikTok: @_anthonyoneal FREE TOOLS & RESOURCES: 📊 Budgeting & Wealth Tracker: https://www.anthonyoneal.com/wealthbudget 🧠 Book a FREE 15-Minute Financial Plan: https://www.anthonyoneal.com/getmyplan 📞 Call In & Be On The Show: (771)-224-8131 TRUSTED PARTNERS: These tools help you win with money: - SoFi High-Yield Savings (Earn 4.6% APY): https://anthonyoneal.com/savings - Dovly (Credit repair made simple): https://www.anthonyoneal.com/dovly - Kikoff (Build credit the smart way): https://www.anthonyoneal.com/kikoff - MooMoo (Start investing + get 5 FREE stocks): https://www.anthonyoneal.com/moomoo - Ethos Life Insurance (Term life in minutes): https://link.anthonyoneal.com/ethos - BetterHelp (Affordable online therapy): https://link.anthonyoneal.com/betterhelp Affiliate Disclaimer: Some links are affiliate links, meaning I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Many offer special discounts for my community! ⚠️ GENERAL DISCLAIMER This content is for educational and entertainment purposes only. I am not a licensed financial advisor. Please do your own research and consult a certified professional before making financial decisions.